The Building Blocks

God is all about small beginnings. It doesn’t matter to him how far gone we feel we are, how messed up, how weak or afraid we are, all he cares about is that we start somewhere. He loves to see the work begin, so that he can help us become who we are meant to be.

Valentine's Day is upon us, which means we are once again at the mercy of Hallmark and See's Candies to dictate the true meaning of love. Check out these scriptures that will help you remember what today (and every day) should really be about.

Most people I've talked to would actually really like to get to know the people who live around them. But times have changed. We're busier, we can be less trusting (albeit sometimes for good reason), and we don't want to impose on each other. From a Biblical perspective, there are many reasons to be friends with your neighbors, not the least of which is that Jesus directly tells us to do it. Of course, I don't think Jesus was only talking about our physical neighbors. But I think they certainly would be included. So why is it hard for you to be friends with your neighbors? Let's look at some of the reasons I've run into, and how to overcome them.

Being the "light of the world" doesn't mean you are better than anyone else. It means your love and joy light up a room when you enter it. It means you serve other people and do good deeds for them. It means you give hope to people around you, whether you're on Facebook or face-to-face. A fearless Christian cares more about other people than they care about themselves.

Here are the best holiday movies to watch as a family that could potentially lead to great conversations by drawing parallels to Biblical lessons.

Put down your eggnog for a second. And your pumpkin pie. It may be only the beginning of December, but […]